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The Black Bus Stop is a landmark only a minority knew about
The bus stop on McCormick Road served as a refuge for black students in decades past.
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UVA sets aggressive sustainability goals, even as it expands
University commits to shrinking its carbon footprint while expanding its physical one.
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Carr’s Hill reopens
A UVA landmark comes back to life following a rich history and a $14M renovation
Spring 2020
Inside Carr’s Hill: A house with a history gets a major makeover; Enriching Uranium; Reducing Carbon; Distilling the Wisdom of David Granger
Table of ContentsMore from Virginia Magazine
November Edition:
- Famous Feet on Grounds: A short list of famous people who have stepped foot on Grounds at UVA
- Starry Night Under the Dome: Jefferson’s original vision of the Rotunda as a planetarium comes to life
October Edition:
- ’Hoos Get Creative With Personalized Plates: See how Wahoos are declaring their loyalty while on the road.
Highlights
Moving down the field
UVA football celebrates best back-to-back seasons in more than a decade.
Testing Grounds for indie greatness
The story behind the mediocre band that prepped the stars of Pavement and Silver Jews for success.
New report calls for better support for America’s youth
Based on multidisciplinary research, the report emphasizes the importance such a formative stage of life.
UVA sets aggressive sustainability goals, even as it expands
University commits to shrinking its carbon footprint while expanding its physical one.
Walkable communities may foster upward economic mobility
The reasons, however, might not be entirely economic.
Mortarboard messages stand out from the crowds
When it comes to walking the Lawn, some students wear their hearts on their caps.
One professor put UVA in the race for the A-bomb, or at least he tried
In the race for the A-bomb, Jesse Beams, UVA’s resident centrifuge expert, may have promised more than he could deliver.Video
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Ryan, Magill discuss the COVID Crisis
Our interview with UVA’s president and provost—from a distance.
Making the Shots
Go behind the scenes with longtime UVA sports photographer Matt Riley, from a day of fun studio shoots to an exciting men’s basketball game at JPJ.Photo Gallery
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Mortarboard messages stand out from the crowds
During Final Exercises, graduates stream down the Lawn in an exuberant sea of color. Every piece of regalia carries meaning, but the most personalized messages of all adorn the simple black mortarboards. Each year, many UVA students transform their personal canvas into a declaration of nostalgia or humor, triumph or gratitude. Enjoy a few of our recent favorites.
Where Am I? (August 2019)
Congratulations to Diane Pappas (Law ’87) who won a $25 gift card to the UVA Bookstore by correctly answering that this is Cocke Hall, as viewed from the amphitheatre.
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